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The Owen County Arts Council presented its second Evening with the Artist event Oct. 21.
The event was held at Pat Pearce’s Ragtime Bed, Barn and Breakfast located on Breck Road.
Local artists showcased this time were Kim Hearn, basket maker, the Owen County Rug Hookers, represented by Bettina Somerville and Sharon Lombardo along with Ron Devore, painter and musician.

The first annual Owen County High School carnival was held Saturday to raise money for the 2012 Project Graduation. Owen County students of all ages participated in the different events, which included games, inflatables, a silent auction and a cake walk. Local vendors were set up and kids could have their picture taken with Santa Claus.

Following a keynote address by Dr. James Henning at the 11th annual Owen County Chamber of Commerce Dinner Monday, awards were given to outstanding business person of the year, outstanding business of the year and the latest addition to the Owen County Retired Teacher’s Association Wall of Fame.
Awards were given out by Owen County Chamber of Commerce Board Director Dawn Davis.
The winner of this year’s outstanding business person of the year award went to Holly and Craig Bowling, owners of seven Halloween Express stores between Lexington and Cincinnati.

Dozens of children across Owen County will have a merry Christmas thanks to those who take a name from the angel tree.
Owen County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science Judy Hetterman said families throughout Owen County request assistance each year through their office.
The extension office has had an angel tree since around 1990, when some needy families were receiving no help and others from multiple sources.

The annual Owen County Christmas Parade will roll through Owenton Dec. 4, but this years attendees will have one extra stop to make during the days festivities.
The Owen County Art Council will be sponsoring “Christmas With the Artist” on the first floor of the Owen County Courthouse. Artisans from around Owen County, including members of the Owen County Farmers Market, will have a variety of gifts for shoppers to choose from and will be set up the entire afternoon.

An Owen County woman has died following a collision with a tractor-trailer on U.S. 127 Friday.
According to a statement from the Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg, troopers are investigating the death of Beverly Minch, 65.
Police said for reasons unknown at this time, the vehicle driven by Minch crossed the center-line near the 2900 block of U.S. 127 and collied with a passing tractor-trailer.
Minch was pronounced dead at the scene by the Owen County Coroner Lannis Garnett at 5:17 p.m.

The magical season that was 2011 is over.
Holy Cross High School scored on the first play of the game Friday night and never looked back as they defeated Owen County 45-0.
The loss ended the season for the Rebels at 11-1.
While the defeat was hard to take for his staff and players, Owen County High School Head Football Coach Adam Fowler tried to put everything into perspective following the game.
“It’s the most fun I’ve ever had coaching,” Fowler said.

By Payton Gordon
First-grade student
And Mindy Green
Technology CoordinatorIn recognition of Veteran’s Day, Owen County Primary students invited family members that served in different branches of the armed services to a ceremony to honor their commitment and service to our country.
The event was held Nov. 10, 2011.
Students and teachers dressed in patriotic colors, red, white, and blue.

FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and TSA are hosting the first annual OCHS Carnival Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be lots of games with great prizes, inflatables, a silent auction, craft vendors, cake walk, corn-hole competition, concessions and much much more.
Project Graduation is also hosting a movie in the auditorium. Cars II, will be shown before the carnival at 3:30 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be shown after the carnival. Snacks will be available for purchase.